You should read the descriptions[1] of those leadership principles, not just the titles. They're not what you think. Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit is spec

You should read the descriptions[1] of those leadership principles, not just the titles. They're not what you think. Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit is specifically about NOT being a jerk who digs his heels in, and sabotages projects or decisions that they disagree with. Rather someone who is a team player and embraces the decisions of the group: Are Right A Lot is about constantly questioning your own understanding and being CAPABLE of changing your mind. We literally interview for it by asking about a time your mind was changed on something important. Ownership is about not saying "That's not my job". If there is some work to be done, and nobody's doing it, don't have a high and mighty attitude about it being beneath you. Just get it done. (e.g. Developers doing QA, Ops, Documentation, etc) Bias For Action is about taking calculated risks. Insist on the Highest Standards is the only one that I know jerks abuse. [1] https://amazon.jobs/en/internal/principles https://amazon.jobs/en/internal/principles